Founder

Debra Lambrecht, Founder and Head of School
Since 1981, Ms. Lambrecht has worked with schools and youth leaders to influence positive change in the way we meet the needs of children. Debra has provided continued educational training, along with strategic and organizational consulting for hundreds of schools and youth organizations across the country. Most recently Ms. Lambrecht served as School Director of a private preschool through 8th grade. Founder of Caring About Kids, she created a unique mentor program that was replicated throughout the United States; and authored several youth development publications including training manuals that became required text for CA State University Master’s counseling program. Ms. Lambrecht’s innovative program models have been recognized as exemplary by United Way, National Public Radio, and Rotary International. Debra has also had the privilege of representing Rotary International while presenting her work at the United Nations International Youth Strategies Summit.

Leadership Team

Andy Silvert, CFO
Mr. Silvert is the Founder and CEO of EdPro consulting, Finance Director of Delta Managed Solutions for California Schools, and serves on several non-profit educational advisory boards. Andy was President of Think Small Ventures, Inc.; Director of Marketing & Business Development for Synergex Corporation; Director of Strategic Alliances at Brigade Corporation; and Product Manager at Lucent Technologies. Mr. Silvert holds an MBA from Haas School of Business at UC Berkley with an emphasis in entrepreneurial ventures, marketing and product management. Andy spent 8 years living and working in Japan, is a published author, a certified massage therapist and former marathon runner.

Steven Casperite, Learning Support Director
As a Learning Resource Specialist, Learning Support Director, teacher and coach, Mr. Casperite has taught at the elementary, high school and college levels, has developed physical education curriculum, learning support assessment processes and served on school accreditation committees. Steven holds a Multiple & Single Subject Teaching Credential (Special Education), a Master’s in Education in Special Education and Master’s of Arts in Intellectual History. A beloved coach, ‘Mr. C’ has coached water polo, swim team and basketball for 30 years.